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Adjustment device in an automotive vehicle with a movable adjustment part

US8267475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

C. Rob. Hammerstein GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Robert Houston · Homestead, US
Sascha Eckhoff · Leichlingen, DE
Michael Lindemann · Brandewiede, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2007
Grant date	Sep 18, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 21, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49622
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment device of an automotive vehicle. It comprises a movable adjustment part the position of which is adjustable according to the user's wishes. The adjustment part comprises at least a first piece and a second piece. These pieces are fixedly joined together in a connection region. Each piece comprises a border that is connected to the border of the other piece in the connection region. One piece may be made from a higher quality material and the other piece from a lower quality material. One piece may be made from a thinner material and the other piece from a thicker material.

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